The latest from the Phoblographer for November 26th, 2024.
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Two Rare Leica Cameras Fetch Over $5 Million in Auction
by Nilofer Khan
November 26, 2024
It's quite a stunning day for Leica fans. With its 100-year legacy, the company still dominates the luxury camera market. And they rightly should, as their cameras are some of the best-constructed devices in the medium's history. That says a lot about not just the durable build but also the impeccable quality of the cameras. Without further ado, here's a look at the cameras and how much they were sold for.
The Best Lenses for Astrophotography: An Updated Guide
by Nilofer Khan
November 26, 2024
Astrophotography is one of the most challenging genres of the medium. While it takes ample effort to get a star trail, fortunately, the perfect lens doesn't have to rain on your parade. In fact, some of the most effective lenses can cost you a few hundred dollars and not more. We aren't joking. If you are new to the genre, you have arrived at the right post because our guide to the best lenses for astrophotography has some exciting updates.
Dirk Hardy Creates Worlds You Can Stare Endlessly Into
by Chris Gampat
November 26, 2024
"Vivarium is a project that I started in 2018, and each work takes around four months to complete," says photographer Dirk Hardy to the Phoblographer. The photographs are all self-contained dioramas that he built himself. After seeing the project at Photoville 2024, we were captivated. "Each Episode from Vivarium is about a topic that I’m occupied with at that moment. This makes each Episode highly personal since I decide on the subjects whether they come from a societal issue, observation, or experience." For example, Episode 7 is called Intermission -- and focuses on the break he took during the pandemic. And each time he does this, he takes on the identity of the fictional characters in his frames -- sort of like how an actor does.
The Best Camera Lens Filters for Photographers who Hate Boring Photos (And Editing)
by Hillary Grigonis
November 26, 2024
Camera lens technology is getting so good, that it’s not hard to find glass that’s near perfect. The problem is, those perfect lenses feel a bit clinical, a bit too sterile. And it’s not technical perfection that creates a good photograph, but rather the emotion that the image evokes. Ironically, photography is at a technical …
Laowa Reportedly To Expand Its Tilt Shift Range to GFX Cameras
by Nilofer Khan
November 25, 2024
Laowa has some really exciting products in its portfolio, the most recent being the world's first shift zoom lens. It now seems the company is still keen on expanding the tilt shift lineup, which is a great strategy for the time being. For starters, tilt shift lenses are great offerings for architecture and interior photographers, but let's not narrow down the genre. It can be used for cityscapes, food, and even product photography, as it allows you to create some truly unique images. And now, there are reports of Laowa creating two more tilt-shift lenses, which could further make them a serious competition against Canon, Nikon, Sony, Sigma, and even Tamron.
Meet the Designer of One of the Coolest Tripods for Photographer
by Nilofer Khan
November 25, 2024
Whether one likes to believe it or not, a good tripod is one of the most essential tools in a photographer's arsenal. But today, to discover a tripod with a great design, sturdy build, and vintage appeal is almost unheard of. Well, that was the case until ProMoster launched its ProMaster Epoch series, a unique blend of contemporary technologies and retro aesthetics. As one applauds a tripod that meets your demands, much of its credit must also extend to its designer, Paul Orzel, and his ingenuity. "The real joy for me is in the making of the photo, outside, in nature. Working with gear that is precise and beautifully designed complements that. The Epoch is my way of sharing that joy with everyone else," he tells The Phoblographer in an exclusive interview.
Ricoh GRD III Review: The Vintage DigiCam No One is Talking About
by Chris Gampat
November 25, 2024
No, this isn't a review of the Ricoh GR III or its iterations. That camera boasts an APS-C sensor and a cult following that I'm sure could fill football fields across America in their own echo chamber. In 2011, photographer Eric Kim reviewed the Ricoh GRD III for the Phoblographer. At the time, all the publications didn't realize how great it was for street photography just because it had a small sensor. But we knew better. "Without spoiling anything, it is truly the best compact camera for street photography, and everybody who is serious about shooting in the streets should have one," we stated in our review. Now, in 2024, it's technically a vintage digicam. And it can easily strut around the room to shoot images that other Ricoh cameras could only dream of.
